Etch & Sustainability Innovator for Low-GWP Gases

imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

imec in Leuven, Belgium seeks an Etch Expert for Sustainable Technologies to lead decarbonization projects in dry etch processes. The role combines advanced semiconductor process development with environmental stewardship, aiming to reduce gas and energy consumption while enabling greener alternatives.

You will collaborate across imec's SSTS program and industry partners, build actionable roadmaps, and translate sustainability targets into practical engineering solutions that advance sustainable

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Microelectronics, or related field.
• Experience in plasma processing, dry etch, and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in English.

Responsabilités

• Build roadmaps and action plans translating sustainability targets into engineering activities, milestones, and measurable progress.
• Follow industry trends in low-GWP gases, abatement technologies, and plasma processing; translate into recommendations.
• Collaborate with gas suppliers, tool suppliers, and internal teams to assess feasibility of new processes and gas solutions.
• Define and drive experimental plans with state-of-the-art tools to evaluate more sustainable plasma concepts for dry etch.
• Coordinate the scientific, technical and operational path for introducing new processes and gases.
• Enable and drive joint development projects with equipment and material suppliers.
• Present research results at internal reviews, partner meetings, conferences, and publications.

Connaissances

Plasma processing

Dry etch

Semiconductor manufacturing

English communication

Formation

Master's or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Microelectronics, or related field

Description du poste

imec in Leuven, Belgium seeks an Etch Expert for Sustainable Technologies to lead decarbonization projects in dry etch processes. The role combines advanced semiconductor process development with environmental stewardship, aiming to reduce gas and energy consumption while enabling greener alternatives.

You will collaborate across imec's SSTS program and industry partners, build actionable roadmaps, and translate sustainability targets into practical engineering solutions that advance sustainable